A Criminal Defense

Genre: Fiction
Writer: William L. Myers


Mick McFarland needs to defend his best friend, the super rich David Hanson in a murder trial. He has been a defense attorney so he knows all the tricks that the prodecutor will use against his client. Also, as the case progresses he realizes that too much is at stake. His relationship with his brother, his failing marriage, his practice all seem to be dependent on this case. Does he manage to win? And even if he wins will he win it on terms that keeps his life intact the way it was.

A very well written book, I especially liked the sub plot that deals with Mick and his brother.   

Gone Girl

Writer: Gillian Flynn
Genre: Fiction

Well for anyone who has not watched the motion picture of the same name, please read the book first. It's an out and out thriller but the coverage of characters is way better in the book. And that is always the case, after all a book gives you ample time to build on your characters and bring out the fine nuances of its characters in a  subtle way. OK! I admit, I am biased but I just love books. And I am saying this after watching the movie. Yeah I loved the movie but also realized that the book had to be definite;l better. So went back to the pages :)

Nick and Amy are about to celebrate their fifth anniversary when Amy goes missing. Nick becomes the prime suspect and he seems to be at a loss to prove his innocence until he realizes the person framing him is Amy.

A thriller that was well adapted into a movie but reading it slowly, absorbing the thoughts of Nick and Amy, especially Amy, is a reader's delight .

The Secret Of The Druids

Author: Christopher Doyle
Genre: Fiction


The third book in the  Mahabharata Trilogy. This seems to be a culmination point since this covers Mahabharata and links it prose to the megalithic sites of Britain to the Druids, Ceaser & Semiramis.
Its an awesome read and very very fast.

The Mahabharata Quest: The Alexander Secret

Author: Christopher Doyle
Genre: Fiction


The second book in the  Mahabharata Trilogy. Vijay and his team this time try to understand the real quest that Alexander was on which includes a bio terrorism angle. Again the confrontations are with the same unknown 'power' but by the end of the book its known that they are called the 'Order'.

The Mahabharata Secret

Author: Christopher Doyle
Genre: Fiction

The first book in the a trilogy, which I guess is called the Mahabharata Trilogy. It introduces us to the primary characters. Vijay and Colin come to India to attend Vijay's uncle funeral. But things go out of hand when they realize that his uncle was just a nuclear scientist but the keeper of a dangerous secret. The secret has been tightly kept right from the time Emperor Asoka discovered it.
So begins a quest to unravel the biggest find of the 21st century along with his childhood friend Radha, Radha's father, the linguist Mr. Shukla. IB officer, Imran Kidwai also gets pulled into the search.

Ever since Dan Brown introduced me to this genre of treasure hunting via our old and sometimes revered books, I enjoy anything thats written on this theme. This time its closer home and its a fast paced books with references to our mythology.

Strictly for fiction lovers, don't expect a classic. Just a fast paced treasure hunt.  

Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE

Writer: Phil Knight
Genre: Autobiography/ Memoir

An awesome book! I knew Nike but I never knew the creator, how illiterate is that?  So thanks to him for writing such an interesting memoir.

The Rozabal Line

Writer: Ashwin Sanghi
Genre: Fiction

Fictional account of Jesus surviving Crucifixion.

Joy in the morning

Author: P G Wodehouse
Genre: Fiction/Humour

While trying to help his friends , Bertie finds himself engaged once again to Florence Craye, much to his despair. Only Jeeves can set things straight and get Bertie out of the inadvertent mess.


When you need a smile on your lips without much ado pick a Wodehouse. Its sure to lighten up your day.

The nightmare

Author: Lars Kepler
Genre: Fiction

The third book in detective Joona Linna series

Tears and Laughter

Genre: Poetry
Writer: Khalil Gibran

There is nothing to be said about the book or author. Words seem hollow to explain the powerful thoughts that he pens. And ironically he does it thru words. Maybe my words could never do justice to anything written by him.